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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a wild ride. Expect a polarising opening that settles into a luxurious, buttery iris and vanilla dream. If you can get past the initial green bitterness, you'll be rewarded with something truly special, but it's definitely not for everyone.
Bukhara is a truly divisive scent; some rave about its unique earthy iris, while others are repulsed by its 'carrot' or 'plastic' facets. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample before you commit.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 7% |
| Floral | 14% | 17% |
| Fruity | 6% | 11% |
| Green | 15% | 5% |
| Sweet | 21% | 22% |
| Warm | 25% | 29% |
| Woody | 12% | 10% |
| Earthy | 10% | 10% |
| Animalic | 10% | 10% |
| Fresh | 10% | 10% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong opening and impressive sillage, this leans away from office wear. However, its sophisticated and luxurious character makes it perfect for dates, evening events, and formal occasions, particularly in cooler weather.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and bright, clean character make it ideal for office wear, as noted by several reviewers. While some find it subtle enough for casual wear, its unique iris and spice profile might be too polarising for a date or formal events where crowd-pleasing scents are often preferred.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Iris, Powdery, Aromatic accords and Amber, Coriander notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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